Subtract 3/49 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 3/49
56/9 - 3/49 is 2717/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
56/9 = 56 × 49/9 × 49 = 2744/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
3/49 = 3 × 9/49 × 9 = 27/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/441 - 27/441 = 2744 - 27/441 = 2717/441 - In mixed form: 671/441
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